Symbolism In Zadie Smith's Hanwell In Hell

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On the contrary, Zadie Smith’s Hanwell in Hell uses the colour red to symbolize the only hope left in Hanwell’s life. Zadie’s idea of the narrative is a witness to her post-modernist writing. The story is actually a letter from Clive to one of Hanwell’s daughters. The short narrative is of a tragic man who left everything behind and is preparing a new life in Bristol for himself and his three daughters. After his wife’s suicide he left his daughter with their aunt and uncle in London until he was ready for them in Bristol. Through a specific encounter, Hanwell suggests to Clive that he is in need of help to which he declines. However, Hanwell wants Clive to help him see the color of the paint in his daughters’ room. He does not need help with

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